The new league season has begun with a bang, with lots of goals but with no major upsets as the 2026/27 campaign continues into its third round of fixtures.

We pin-point five top talking points ahead of the weekend's action.

Can Kaizer Chiefs end winless run against Mamelodi Sundowns?

Amakhosi host Masandawana in the biggest fixture of the weekend at FNB Stadium on Saturday, with the home side looking to break a ten-match winless streak against the reigning CAF Champions League title holders.

The two sides played to goalless draw last season in their first clash in Johannesburg before drawing 1-1 in Tshwane in May.

Will last season's top four remain unbeaten?

The clubs that finished the 2025/26 campaign in the top four positions have started the season well and are all unbeaten after the first two rounds of the 2026/27 season.

Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and AmaZulu are all yet to taste defeat in the new campaign, with Masandawana and Amakhosi set to face each other on Saturday.

Newcomers Milford, Kruger United face each other

Newly promoted duo Milford FC and Kruger United are set to do battle for the first time in the top-flight division following their promotion from the Motsepe Foundation Championship.

The Stallions will head into the clash with confidence after collecting their first victory in the Betway Premiership against Siwelele FC on Wednesday, while the Village Boys seek their first point in the league after two defeats.

Milford won 3-1 at home in the NFD clash last season, with United winning the reverse fixture 1-0.

Durban derby

Durban City will host Richards Bay in the second KwaZulu-Natal derby of the season after City's recent goalless draw against Golden Arrows with both sides looking for their first win of the season.

The two sides have met twice in the Betway Premeirship, playing to a goalless draw in the first match before City won the second clash 1-0.

Will Arrows, Gallants, City remain goalless in the league?

Abafana Bes'thende, Bahlabane ba Ntwa and the Citizens are the only teams yet to score a goal in the 2026/27 Betway Premiership table.

Arrows have registered their only goal of the season in their MTN8 quarter-final win against Kaizer Chiefs but have drawn blanks in the league, drawing both matches while Gallants are only playing their second match after their postponed opener against Sundowns.

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